Do You Have PMOS?

No. A quiz can map symptoms to known PCOS (now formally called PMOS) patterns, but PCOS / PMOS is a physician-confirmed diagnosis. The Rotterdam criteria require labs and history, and sometimes pelvic imaging.

The Rotterdam criteria are the international standard for diagnosing PCOS (now PMOS). A diagnosis requires at least two of three findings: irregular or absent ovulation, signs of high androgens (clinical or on labs), and polycystic-pattern ovaries on ultrasound.

Yes. Some women with PCOS (PMOS) have regular cycles. The Rotterdam criteria require two of three findings, so a regular cycle does not rule out PCOS / PMOS if androgen signs and polycystic-pattern ovaries are present.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is the formal diagnostic term used in Canadian and international guidelines, recently renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. PCOD is an older term sometimes used interchangeably, especially in South Asia. PCOS, PCOD, and PMOS all refer to the same underlying condition.

In May 2026, an international consensus published in The Lancet officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The previous name was clinically inaccurate, since the condition is not fundamentally about ovarian cysts. The new name better reflects that multiple hormones (insulin, androgens, neuroendocrine signalling) and metabolic features (insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk) drive the condition. The Rotterdam diagnostic criteria, lab work, and treatment approach all carry forward. The rename is being adopted over a 3-year transition period, with the 2028 international guideline update using PMOS officially.

Common PCOS / PMOS-related labs include AMH, fasting insulin and HbA1c, free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA-S, a full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, antibodies), vitamin D, and ferritin. A physician chooses the panel based on your symptoms and history.

Naturopathic Doctors registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) do not diagnose PCOS (PMOS). They can run lab work, map patterns across cycle, androgen, and metabolic markers, and coordinate with your physician.

Some PCOS / PMOS-related lab work is covered by OHIP when ordered by an OHIP-billing physician, including TSH and basic CBC. Specialty markers like AMH and fasting insulin are typically not covered and may have an out-of-pocket cost.

Yes. The PCOS / PMOS symptom quiz is free, with no email or payment required. After the quiz, you can request a free call from a CONO-registered Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario to discuss your results.

The symptoms overlap heavily: irregular cycles, acne, fatigue, weight changes, and mood shifts can come from PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, elevated cortisol, or perimenopause. The only way to separate them is lab work read against your history. The quiz above maps your symptoms to PCOS-specific patterns; a Naturopathic Doctor can then run the markers that distinguish PCOS from other hormonal drivers.

Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario cannot claim specialist titles, but several on the Fitra Health team have a clinical practice focus on hormonal health and PCOS. They work virtually across the province, are registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, and coordinate with your physician. You can meet them on our team page or book a free 15-minute call to find the right fit.

Naturopathic support for PCOS centres on the metabolic and lifestyle drivers: targeted lab work (fasting insulin, androgens, thyroid), nutrition built around blood sugar stability, movement, sleep, stress patterns, and evidence-informed supplementation. It is support alongside your medical care, not a replacement for it, and any prescription decisions stay with your physician.